Engineering Journal Jobs in Hercules, CA

Open date: July 10, 2025

Most recent review date: Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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The Pantas and Ting Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach experiential-based courses in SCET, housed within the College of Engineering, should an opening arise. The number of positions varies from semester to semester (Spring, Summer and Fall) depending on the needs of the department.

UC Berkeley's SCET is the premier institution for the study and practice of entrepreneurship and technology innovation. SCET's mission is to empower innovators to positively change the world and believe mindsets and behaviors matter, diversity adds value, and innovators should be responsible for what they create. Since 2005, SCET has created the foundation of Berkeley's entrepreneurship ecosystem and is known for developing the Berkeley Method, an internationally recognized approach to teaching technology entrepreneurship to undergraduate students, innovation to graduate students, and technology firm leadership to executives and professionals. SCET is where aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators take a deep dive into the world of entrepreneurship and technology innovation. SCET courses offer students the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields, as well as their classmates, and address real-world problems through hands-on group projects. Students have the chance to build networks, learn how to start and grow their own start up, and strengthen transferrable skills in areas such as leadership, teamwork, and communication. The mindsets and skills introduced in SCET classes prepare students to become innovative leaders in their industry, jobs or ventures regardless of the field.

SCET hires a number of qualified professionals and academics to hold temporary lecturer appointments to lend variety and subject matter expertise to our core topics. The topics in our Fall, Spring and Summer curriculum may include but are not limited to: Technology Entrepreneurship, the Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Product Management, and other advanced topics and challenge labs in entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology including, but not limited to environmental sustainability, plant based foods, smart cities, future of work, health technology, sports technology, and other emerging technologies and industries.

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Ray Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company developing best-in-class vision restoration therapies for people with degenerative retinal diseases independent of genetic mutation.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented VP of Quality and Compliance to join our team in the mission to restore vision to patients. This role will report to the Chief Development Officer

The selected candidate will work closely with our Clinical and CMC teams and establish the Quality Department. The VP of Quality and Compliance provides strategic and operational leadership for the Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control functions. The role is based in the Berkeley, CA office with a hybrid work from home/in office requirement and will require 15-20% domestic travel to our contract development and manufacturing organizations in the United States.

Position Overview:

The VP of Quality and Compliance provides strategic and operational leadership for the Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions. They are responsible for leading all quality control systems, regulatory compliance, and safety, ensuring products/services meet industry standards. They are responsible for clinical and CMC quality requirements, vendor management, internal and external compliance, and ensuring that AAV drug substance and product manufacturing, testing, and release meet FDA, EMA, and ICH regulatory standards, from clinical stage to commercialization.

The Vice President of Quality will establish, lead and develop the quality function, in line with the company's stage, while ensuring global regulatory, industry, and corporate standards are met. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs this position will ensure the organization's compliance with the highest standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GPV). This is a hands-on, strategic, and leadership role, ideal for a seasoned Quality executive passionate about small-molecule therapeutics in a dynamic biotech environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee GXP and Data Integrity activities across various entities, investigator sites, clinical CROs and CMC CDMO’s
• Maintain efficient systems and processes that ensure RayTx and its vendor network comply with GXP standards
• Ensure the appropriate identification, evaluation, and management of risks associated with quality
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, representing the company's interests and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that quality considerations are incorporated throughout the product development lifecycle
• Manage quality-related activities related to manufacturing, clinical trials, and nonclinical studies, including conducting audits of vendors and sites, providing support during health authority inspections, and offering guidance on quality issues
• Lead quality investigations and approve plans to address quality issues that impact products, as well as supervising corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) for deviations and investigations
• Overseeing the development, implementation, and upkeep of quality systems and procedures, training records, batch records, quality metrics, standard operating procedures (SOPs) pertaining to GXP activities
• Prior experience establishing a Quality Department and growing a group.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of clinical trial design.
• Quality Management System (QMS) Oversight:Develop, implement, and maintain robust quality systems, including document control, change control, deviation management, and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
• Provide expert quality oversight on AAV manufacturing processes, analytical method validations, and comparability studies.
• Prior experience developing GCP / GMP auditing plans.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure site compliance with global regulations (FDA, EMA) and lead audit readiness efforts (internal and external inspections).
• Batch Disposition: enact internal quality reviews of GMP batch records, and management of finalization and release of clinical or commercial AAV vectors.
• Vendor Management: Oversee quality agreements and audits for Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and Contract Research Organizations (CRO’s).
• Team Leadership: Mentor and lead quality personnel, fostering a culture of quality, safety, and operational excellence

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
• 8+ years relevant biotech experience.
• Experience in GMP AAV gene therapy manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of AAV analytical methods and testing preferred.
• Experience working with CDMO, CRO’s, and other external vendors preferred.
• Experience with clinical quality oversight, SOP generation
• Experience with vendor management and audit planning
• Excellent scientific knowledge and acumen.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and documentation
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Compensation Range and Benefits:

• The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to skills, education, and experience.
• Ray Therapeutics also offers annual performance-based bonus, annual equity awards and a comprehensive benefits package.

At Ray Therapeutics, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees; providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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Ray Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Ray Therapeutics mission is to restore vision to people with retinal degenerations. RayTx is using a novel bioengineered optogenetic protein optimized for human vision delivered by AAV to restore visual function in a mutation agnostic approach and without the need for light enhancing eyewear. The company is developing its lead candidate RTx-015 in retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative retinal disease with significant unmet medical need as well as a pipeline to treat both rare and large market indications.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manager, CMC Product Management to join our team in the mission to restore vision to patients. This role will report to the Director, CMC Product Management and will be responsible for managing day-to-day CMC product activities across early and late phase development.

The Manager will work closely with internal CMC teams, Quality, Regulatory and external CDMOs to ensure timely execution of manufacturing plans, regulatory deliverables and product lifecycle activities. The position requires hands on process and/or analytical development and GMP AAV manufacturing and/or testing experience with the ability to be a team player both internally as well as with our external partners. The role is based in the Berkeley, CA office with a hybrid work from home/in office requirement and will require travel to our contract development and manufacturing organizations in the United States.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support execution of RayTx’s CMC product lifecycle activities across development stages, including process development, tech transfer, manufacturing and regulatory submissions.
• Manage assigned CMC product activities to ensure alignment with program timelines, milestones, and development goals.
• Track CMC deliverables, timelines and communicates progress to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with CMC Analytical and MSAT teams on tracking and trending initiatives and data management.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for assigned CDMO and product distribution vendors.
• Review and provide input on GMP documentation including, but not limited to master production records, test procedures, deviations, CAPAs and completes records.
• Provide input into risk mitigation and communicate to internal team.
• Support preparation and review of CMC sections for regulatory filings (IND, CTA, BLA, MAA) and ensures adherence to GMP and ICH guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
• 8+ years relevant biotech experience.
• Hands on experience in GMP AAV gene therapy manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of AAV analytical methods and testing preferred.
• Tech transfer experience preferred.
• Experience working with CDMO and external vendors preferred.
• Excellent scientific knowledge and acumen.
• Familiarity with CMC regulatory requirements and documentation
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Compensation Range and Benefits:

• For this role, the anticipated base salary range: $135,000 to $160,000, based on the candidate's professional experience level. The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to skills, education, and experience.
• Ray Therapeutics also offers annual performance-based bonus, annual equity awards and a comprehensive benefits package.

At Ray Therapeutics, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees; providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Ray Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

The Opportunity: The Palate of a Chef, the Mind of a Scientist

TCHO is looking for a rare professional to serve as the tactical engine of our research and production. This individual will fill a high-impact role that bridges the gap between creative sensory exploration and technical production. This is a hands-on role at our factory, responsible for tending the entire lifecycle of our chocolate. This begins with the cacao beans being grown around the world by our farmer partners, to the final production of high-end chocolate and confections at our production facility in Berkeley. We are seeking a maker who can manage complex data and production schedules while maintaining a disciplined focus on creativity and flavor.

This position is 100% onsite due to the hands-on nature of the role, including production, sensory evaluation, laboratory work, and small-batch confectionery manufacturing.

1. Sensory Mastery & Tasting

• Daily Analysis: Lead disciplined daily sensory panels of raw cacao liquors, experimental batches, finished chocolate, and confections to ensure every product meets TCHO standards.
• Raw Material Selection: Participate in the selection and sensory analysis of all raw materials, including cocoa beans, liquor, powder, butter, and inclusions such as nuts or vanilla.
• Final Sign-off: Provide sensory sign-off for final products coming off the line to ensure manufacturing quality and consistency.

2. The “Source” & Laboratory Management

• Bean Sample Management: Manage the intake of cacao samples from global partners, including roasting, winnowing, and grinding micro-batches to evaluate fermentation quality and genetic potential.
• Flavor Lab Oversight: Manage daily operations of the flagship TCHO Flavor Lab space (one of only 12 worldwide).
• Operational Upkeep: Oversee lab organization, cleaning, sample retention, and restocking of laboratory supplies and equipment.

3. Production, Formulation & Retail Confectionery

• Formula Creation: Develop and manage proprietary daily production formulas used by the manufacturing team.
• Retail Confectionery Production: Act as a Confectioner for TCHO Retail, responsible for creating small-batch and small-lot confections for retail customers, including hand-crafted and limited-run items.
• Efficiency & Scalability: Support factory operations by optimizing run times, flush materials, FIFO practices, and small-batch scalability.
• SOP Compliance: Ensure all product SOPs are followed, including requirements related to cross-contamination, Organic, Kosher, and Fair Trade certifications.

4. New Product Development (NPD)

• Dream-to-Reality: Translate creative product concepts into consistent, repeatable production.
• Prototyping: Execute hands-on prototyping and produce sales and retail samples, including chocolate formulas, plant-based ganache, enrobed items, panned goods, and other confections.
• Scaling: Move products from lab-scale concepts to small industrial and retail-ready production.

Who You Are

• Palate-Driven: You possess an advanced ability to articulate flavor and a deep interest learning how the magic of chocolate comes to life.
• Analytical: You love a good system and can track R&D data and formulas with precision to keep projects on a professional timeline.
• Technically Grounded: You likely have a background in Food Science, Pastry, or Confectionery and know your way around the bakery and confectionery world.
• Onsite & Flexible: This is not a desk job. You are based at our Berkeley HQ and willing to work weekends to keep the lab and production cycles moving.

Skills & Abilities

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years working in pastry, confectionary or chocolate industry,
• Demonstrated leadership experience of teaching and developing teams within food industry.
• Excellent writing, reading and communication skills
• Spanish fluency is a major plus.
• Ability to transport and move 50-pound handloads
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for entire shift
• Must be able to work above ground levels-10 feet and in cold and warm temperature work environment

Salary - $95,000 - $120,000

Operations Manager

Location: Richmond, CA

Compensation: Competitive base + 20% Bonus Potential

Benefits: 401(k) with matching, health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, professional development reimbursement

About the Role

As the Operations , you'll take ownership of the operations, facility and team of a fast-growing business within one of the leading names in custom cushions, upholstery, and mattresses. is a vertically integrated e-commerce manufacturer serving both consumers and commercial clients nationwide.

You'll work directly with our company president and operations staff to grow the business with clear ownership, autonomy, and impact.

Seeking an experienced, detail oriented, professional to manage all production operations and personnel at our ~20,000sf manufacturing facility. Significant experience managing a team in a production environment is required.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in custom-manufactured products rather than assembly/line production environments, and will have strong leadership skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Significant growth opportunities available for increasing responsibility. This position reports to the owner/President of the company with significant opportunity for personal development and mentorship.

Why This Role Is Exciting

Ownership:

The Operations Manager will own daily production operations, ensuring workers adhere to company rules and meet efficiency and accuracy goals, while maintaining a safe working environment.

You'll own production team management and day-to-day fulfillment and the warehouse for all elements of the business—including foam cutting, finishing, packing and shipping. You'll ensure our high standards of production quality and on-time delivery are met, and lead us to new standards of excellence. You will also be measured on total cost of production, helping to improve the overall efficiency of our operations.

Collaboration:

You'll work directly for our President and owner, and collaborate with company leaders as a member of the senior management team.

Impact:

This is a pivotal role—your performance directly shapes and enables FoamOrder's growth trajectory. Operations is an area that needs reinforcement at our company, and can help unlock significant growth potential by implementing new technologies and processes and helping us grow our team, facilities, and overall operations.

Relationship Building:

You're exceptional at building rapport, earning trust, and cultivating lasting relationships with your production team, and your peers in other functions. Your ability to connect and lead production employees, as well as to lead them to more compensation, responsibility and maximizing their potential will be instrumental in their success.

Career Growth:

If you've ever wanted to run your own business or move into a CEO-track role, this position gives you that experience in a real, profitable company—with guidance from an accomplished President/Owner who scaled multiple tech startups before acquiring and modernizing FoamOrder.

Rewards:

This role includes competitive base compensation as well as significant bonus potential for hitting key performance metrics, including on-time delivery, error rate, and total cost of production - your earnings will grow directly with your success.

What You'll Do

Lead a Team to Increasing Performance and Success

• Lead and manage a team of production staff, providing training, guidance, and support.
• Implement and enforce production rules, policies, and procedures.
• Understand and employ progressive discipline when needed.
• Ensure all workers know their priorities and key tasks.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard new production staff.
• Train new team members and conduct ongoing training to develop skills.
• Conduct employee performance and compensation reviews.
• Know how to do every job in the warehouse, to be able to train new employees and to fill in as necessary
• Foster a positive team culture and promote job ownership.

Production/Order Fulfillment Management

• Manage daily production schedule and order scheduling
• Meet production goals, both efficiency and throughput
• Ensure the production and warehouse areas are clean, organized, and safe at all times.
• Conduct monthly OSHA/Safety training and maintain compliance logs.
• Optimize production shifts and schedules to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Implement and maintain a culture of continuous improvement.

Performance Metrics you will champion/lead/drive:

• Safety compliance and results
• On-time order rate
• Order accuracy rate
• Total cost of production (labor plus materials/revenue)
• Establish and track team goals and bonus structures.
• As metrics and goals are achieved, develop new, appropriate, and fair metrics and goals.
• Work with the management team to identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Strategic Projects

• Drive implementation of new, modern production management software and other technology to increase efficiency and performance

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Strong experience in custom manufacturing
• Minimum 7+ years in a manufacturing management role preferred, ideally with custom-build product lineup vs. assembly production process.
• Undergraduate degree, ideally in an engineering/production/supply-chain or related field
• Proven success leading a team in a custom-production environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to train and motivate team members
• Experience with best-practice safety programs and regulations
• Strong understanding of production operations and best practices, and able to bring those principles to our environment and implement them (5S, Kaizen, Lean, etc.)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions
• Familiarity with production management systems
• Desire for growth into a senior management role at a growing small company

Benefits & Perks

• Competitve Compensation including base salary and bonus plan
• 401(k) matching
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Career development support: The company actively encourages and covers attendance at workshops, and career-based learning programs for top performers

About

is a leading e-commerce manufacturer of custom foam products—including cushions, mattresses, organic latex bedding, and more. Headquartered in Richmond, CA, we manufacture all products in-house and ship nationwide.

The company is led by Mike Handelsman, a Harvard MBA and former executive at several high-growth technology companies, and ex-consultant at McKinsey, and brand leader at Procter & Gamble. FoamOrder combines modern e-commerce strategy with American manufacturing excellence to serve both retail and commercial clients.

Ready to take ownership of a fast-growing business?

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The Organization

Contra Costa Health (CCH) is an integrated public health system within Contra Costa County government responsible for the health and well-being of more than 1.1 million residents. As the County’s largest department, CCH employs approximately 5,500 staff and operates with an annual budget of approximately $4 billion.

CCH delivers care and services across a broad and highly integrated continuum spanning acute care, ambulatory services, managed care, behavioral health, public health, and community-based programs. Core components of the system include:

• Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC), a 167-bed acute care hospital serving as the County’s primary safety-net hospital
• Nine community-based health centers and clinics, collectively providing more than 550,000 ambulatory visits annually
• Detention Health Services, providing 24/7 medical, mental health, and substance use services within County correctional facilities, ensuring continuity of care, medication management, crisis intervention, and coordinated discharge planning to support safe transition back to the community.
• Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP), serving approximately 270,000 members across Medi-Cal, Medicare, and commercial lines of business and operating as the Single Plan Model for Medi-Cal managed care in the County
• Behavioral Health Services, delivering comprehensive mental health and substance use services
• Community Health and Safety divisions, including Public Health, Environmental Health, Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Materials, Health, Housing & Homeless Services, and Community Response

The Position

Chief Financial Officer

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of Contra Costa Health, the Chief Financial Officer serves as the senior financial leader and strategic advisor for the department. The CFO is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all financial strategy and operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, revenue cycle oversight, capital planning, and regulatory compliance.

The CFO leads the Finance Division of approximately 160 staff and provides fiscal leadership for an integrated public health system with an annual operating budget of approximately $4 billion.

Direct Reports:

• Three Deputy Chief Financial Officers (Hospital/Health Centers; Health Plan; Controller/General Programs)
• Assistant Director – Contracts/Procurement
• Assistant Director – Revenue Cycle (Position Under Development)
• Director of Patient Financial Services
• Director of Financial Counseling

Key Stakeholder Relationships:

The CFO works closely with the County Administrator’s Office, Auditor-Controller, Treasurer, Information Technology, Human Resources, Labor Relations, and the Board of Supervisors.

Experience/Qualifications

Education

• Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience

• Ten (10) years of full-time financial management experience in a healthcare environment, including at least five (5) years in an executive-level role within a large, diverse program or public agency providing healthcare to the public.
• Demonstrated experience in complex healthcare systems; experience spanning both delivery systems and managed care environments is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of public reimbursement structures and fiscal strategy across funding streams, including Medi-Cal, Medicare, and supplemental funding programs.
• Experience operating in unionized environments and supporting labor negotiations through financial modeling and analysis.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, and analytical expertise, including budget development, revenue cycle oversight, capital planning, and enterprise financial reporting.
• Experience leading enterprise financial systems modernization initiatives, including ERP optimization, cost accounting implementation, and large-scale operational system projects.
• Demonstrated project management capability involving complex, cross-functional initiatives.

Certifications (Must hold at least one within one (1) year of appointment)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the State of California
• Certified Health Financial Professional (CHFP) issued by the Healthcare Financial Management Association
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) issued by the Association of Government Accountants
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) issued by the Government Finance Officers Association

Licensure

• Valid California driver’s license (or ability to obtain).

Substitution for Education:

The qualifying Master’s degree may be substituted with both:

1. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Business or Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Work, Finance, Accounting, Architecture, Engineering, Construction/Project Management, Urban Planning, or Facilities Management; and
2. A minimum of three (3) additional years of relevant work experience, including at least two (2) years in an executive-level role within a large, diverse program or public agency providing health or human services to the public.

Compensation

For the selected candidate, a complete and competitive compensation package will be offered which includes salary target of $434,126-$527,682 dependent upon experience, deferred compensation, a full suite of benefits, and up to $10k may be approved for relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis.

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.

Join Yorke Engineering, LLC, an Environmental Consulting leader in California that implements Environmental Engineering and Compliance solutions for our clients throughout California. Our mission is to solve environmental compliance problems for industrial and governmental/infrastructure facilities. We are a growing and dynamic organization of highly respected professionals. Yorke Engineering, LLC has assisted over 1,900 client organizations with their Air Quality and Environmental Compliance, Engineering, and Permitting needs. Our philosophy is to efficiently help government and industrial customers with the complex array of environmental laws and regulations. From simple permits to complex agency negotiations, from small companies to the largest of California's organizations, Yorke successfully solves our clients' Air Quality and Environmental challenges. Our team has over 1,000 years of combined environmental experience and consists of engineers and scientists that specialize in Air Quality, Waste, Water, CEQA, Safety, and Industrial Hygiene.

We are looking for a sharp Sr. Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Permitting and Compliance) to join our team in Northern CA. This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week from one of our Northern CA offices (Berkeley, San Francisco, or San Jose) during our normal business hours. We offer competitive salaries, a full benefits package including Paid Time Off, Holidays, Full Medical/Dental/Vision, along with a 401k program with a generous company match.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Permitting and Compliance) performs professional engineering work, leading and executing the compliance and permitting functions in relation to Air Quality Regulations and Compliance. This candidate will be reviewing processes and equipment, analyzing permit-related technical and regulatory issues, and communicating those analyses within Yorke, the client organization, with government agencies and with the public at large. The work is challenging, broad in scope, and variable from project to project. The position involves effective communication, decision-making, and time management. The candidate performs other duties as required or assigned.

This is a Senior level position. Positions at this level are assigned to perform the more complex and sensitive duties in the occupational field. The employee in this position may be assigned to train and mentor other employees and/or monitor work produced by other employees.

The candidate's experience and qualifications we are seeking include:

• 10-20+ years of work experience in the Air Quality and/or Environmental industry in an engineering role (preferably in a consulting environment);
• Experience in the environmental services industry focusing on leading Air Quality services:
• Process and equipment review;
• Air quality permitting under BAAQMD, SCAQMD, SJVAPCD and other Air Districts, including Title V Permitting;
• RECLAIM implementation and reporting;
• Annual Emissions Reporting;
• Air Dispersion Modeling;
• Air Quality Assessments including Data Analysis and Emission Inventories;
• General Air Quality Compliance for facilities in CA.
• Ability to manage and lead active team members on project teams towards project completion within project scope, budget and schedule and ensure quality work product and deliverables;
• Ability to manage successful relationships with clients, staff, and regulators through effective communication and expertise by fostering a collaborative environment without losing focus of quality;
• Proven track record or desire to engage in successful regulatory work in dealing with the SCAQMD, BAAQMD, SJVAPCD, EPA, CARB and/or other similar regulatory agencies;
• Experience working on-site at client facilities;
• Prepare reports and submissions in timely manner;
• Experience with handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation;
• Highly motivated to continue working in Air Quality environmental field and expand their knowledge and experience;
• CA Regulatory/Compliance experience is required.

Job Requirements:

• B.S or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical degrees from an accredited college (minimum GPA of 3.0);
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team fashion, handle several projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently;
• Desire to train and share technical expertise in environmental rules and regulations with clients and team members;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills;
• Experience in conflict resolution and crisis management;
• Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions;
• Ability to think critically and develop solutions;
• Software Knowledge:
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Powerpoint skills (required);
• Microsoft 365 Applications, including Sharepoint (a plus)
• P.E. Certification (a plus).